Large organic terracotta sculpture by Kristian Holmqvist (1928–2015)
Oganic terracotta sculpture on stand by Kristian Holmqvist (1928–2015), signed and dated ‘84.
Provenance: Artist's estate.
Swedish artist Kristian Holmqvist (1928–2015) trained as a public school teacher but abandoned the teaching career at the age of 50. He then devoted himself full-time to artistic activities such as drawing, illustration, painting and sculpture. He drew inspiration from childhood memories, archaeology, anthropology and history. The human body, animals, nature and ornaments are recurring themes found in his artistic practice.
Artist: Kristian Holmqvist (1928–2015)
Material: Terracotta
Period: 1987
Dimensions: Height excluding blackened wooden plinth 26,5 cm
Condition: Vintage condition
Oganic terracotta sculpture on stand by Kristian Holmqvist (1928–2015), signed and dated ‘84.
Provenance: Artist's estate.
Swedish artist Kristian Holmqvist (1928–2015) trained as a public school teacher but abandoned the teaching career at the age of 50. He then devoted himself full-time to artistic activities such as drawing, illustration, painting and sculpture. He drew inspiration from childhood memories, archaeology, anthropology and history. The human body, animals, nature and ornaments are recurring themes found in his artistic practice.
Artist: Kristian Holmqvist (1928–2015)
Material: Terracotta
Period: 1987
Dimensions: Height excluding blackened wooden plinth 26,5 cm
Condition: Vintage condition
Oganic terracotta sculpture on stand by Kristian Holmqvist (1928–2015), signed and dated ‘84.
Provenance: Artist's estate.
Swedish artist Kristian Holmqvist (1928–2015) trained as a public school teacher but abandoned the teaching career at the age of 50. He then devoted himself full-time to artistic activities such as drawing, illustration, painting and sculpture. He drew inspiration from childhood memories, archaeology, anthropology and history. The human body, animals, nature and ornaments are recurring themes found in his artistic practice.
Artist: Kristian Holmqvist (1928–2015)
Material: Terracotta
Period: 1987
Dimensions: Height excluding blackened wooden plinth 26,5 cm
Condition: Vintage condition
